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What are DNS servers? Why do we need them?

April 26, 2017DNS servers

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What are DNS servers? Why do we need them?

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DNS stands for ‘Domain Name Servers’. DNS servers translate domain names such as ‘yourname.com’ into virtual directories (on our servers) which hold your web sites. Top 12: What name and IP addresses do your DNS servers use? Our DNS are as follows: For retail customers: Primary Server Hostname : ns1.fortehosting.com Primary Server Netaddress : 216.240.135.98 Secondary Server Hostname: ns2.fortehosting.com Secondary Server Netaddress: 216.240.135.101 Other Name Server: ns3.snowroute.com Other Server Netaddress: 216.240.135.130 For Resellers: Primary Server Hostname : ns1.snowroute.com Primary Server Netaddress : 216.240.135.98 Secondary Server Hostname: ns2.snowroute.com Secondary Server Netaddress: 216.240.135.101 Other Name Server: ns3.snowroute.com Other Server Netaddress: 216.240.135.130 Top 13: Can I have a DNS of my choice associated with my domain name? Yes, you can purchase your own two name servers which come with their own IPs.